Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is robbing our oceans, threatening marine ecosystems, and undercutting honest fishers who play by the rules. But stopping it takes more than patrol boats and fines—it takes cutting off the profits that drive it.
That’s where the power of global markets comes in. The US, EU, and Japan—who together buy 60% of the world’s traded seafood—have stepped up by putting rules in place to block illegal seafood from reaching their shelves. These policies aim to protect the oceans, consumers, and local fishing industries alike.
But are they working? After more than a decade of investment in efforts to fight illegal fishing through trade restrictions, the Walton Family Foundation partnered with Itad to find out.
Join our session to hear what we discovered—what’s working, what’s not, and where seafood-importing countries can go further to safeguard the future of our oceans and the people who depend on them.
Registration guidance:
UN Accreditation not required. To RSVP, please register using the UN Oceans Conference link for entry to the green zone and select 11 June, 11:30 Session 2.
